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Care for our Natural Resources

 "Past, Present and Future of Conservation Districts"

Our History

Our Mission

Soil and Water Districts began in 1935 when the U.S. was in the middle of the worst man made ecological disaster - The Dust Bowl.  
The Wood SWCD was chartered in 1949. 

Dedicated to the care of the environment through responsible land and water policies, conservation practices, development, oversight and environmental education.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the lead Wood County Agency providing innovative tools to protect natural resources and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

The Latest Conservation News.

Current Event & Programs 

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2021 Tree Seedling Sale

Payment and order deadline Monday, March 1. Pick-up will be April date and time to be determined. 

Click here to find the order form and tree descriptions. 

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H2Ohio Water Quality Incentive Program 

Click here for information and application. 

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The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that helps agricultural producers protect the environment while promoting agricultural production. With EQIP, NRCS conservationist experts provide both technical and financial assistance to implement environmentally beneficial conservation practices on working agricultural land. Practices often utilized include: cover crops, nutrient management, strip-till, no-till, and drainage water management. Cost-share is applicable on practices that are a change or new to the operation. For programs crediting existing conservation efforts, contact Kelly regarding the Conservation Stewardship Program (CStP). CStP is a five year contract rewarding conservation efforts along with going the extra mile to improving on the operation.
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Contact Kelly Copeland at 419-352-5172

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Farmers Needed
for a $900,000 Farmer-Led
​Conservation Project 

The application period is open for farmers in the Maumee River Watershed that are interested in sharing their conservation farming practices with other farmers. Farmers interested in participating as a Farmer Advocate for Conservation can complete the online application form on the project landing page, https://sites.google.com/view/farmeradvocate/. Farmer Advocate for Conservation will be compensated for their time to attend the training and work with other farmers @ $30/hour. The focus of the project is to promote farmers learning from each other about building soil health with cover crops and other best management practices.

The first training will occur in January and February of 2021 and will be completely virtual which will allow the farmer to train in the comfort of their own home or office. Another training is scheduled for March/April 2021.   

To apply as a Farmer Advocate for Conservation or to nominate a farmer you believe would be an excellent candidate as please use the online application and nomination forms on the landing page found at https://sites.google.com/view/farmeradvocate or please contact Stephanie Singer, Stephanie.Singer@tnc.org. ​

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Click here for the
Jr. Conservationist program

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Manure BMPs

 The Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Soil and Water Conservation would like to remind producers and nutrient applicators of laws and restrictions on manure application. Read more...

Tools to reach you. 

Serving your Natural Resource Conservation Needs

The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District strives to meet the conservation needs of Wood County residents.

Visit the district office.

Stop by to visit the staff to have questions answered, purchase conservation supplies, technical assistance, and for general natural resource guidance. 

Follow us on social media.

Social media is an inexpensive, quick way to reach the public with upcoming events, programs, concerns, and hot topics.

Join us at district sponsored events.

The Wood SWCD hosts conservation minded events throughout the year for all ages, rural and suburban landowners, and educators and conservationists.